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Gas turbine engine combustor splash ring construction
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1984-05-15
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Granted: 1986-01-28
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Expires: 2004-05-15
Abstract
Abstract A combustor subassembly for a gas turbine engine, which includes a plurality of modular elements. Each modular element is generally annular and extends from a first axial portion to a second axial portion. The second axial portion is flared inwardly toward the geometric center line of the modular element. The modular elements are disposed in nested, substantially coaxial relationship with successive modular elements spaced axially along a substantially common center line. A plurality of the adjacent modular elements have respective first and second axial portions disposed in overlapping relationship. The overlapping of the modular elements define annular flow passages for directing cooling air into the combustor. Each of a plurality of modular elements include holes therein in the first axial portion at an axial portion thereof which overlaps the second axial portion of another modular element. In addition each of a plurality of the modular elements include holes therein in the second axial portion.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald N. Burr
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 14:18
CPC Classifications
F; F23; F23R; F23R3/00; F23R3/02; F23R3/04; F23R3/06; F23R3/08; F05; F05B; F05B2260/00; F05B2260/60; F05B2260/63
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 21
Claim 1
Independent Claim
153 words
A combustor subassembly for a gas turbine engine, which comprises: a plurality of modular elements; each modular element being generally annular and extending from a first axial portion to a second axial portion, said second axial portion being flared inwardly toward the geometric center line of said modular element; said modular elements being disposed in nested, substantially coaxial relationship with successive modular elements spaced axially along a substantially common center line; a plurality of said adjacent modular elements having respective first and second axial portions disposed in overlapping relationship; the overlapping of said modular elements defining annular flow passages for directing cooling air into said combustor; each of a plurality of modular elements including holes therein in said first axial portion at an axial portion thereof which overlaps said second axial portion of another modular element; and each of a plurality of said modular elements including holes therein in said second axial portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
153 words
A combustor subassembly for a gas turbine engine, which comprises: a plurality of modular elements; each modular element being generally annular and extending from a first axial portion to a second axial portion, said second axial portion being flared inwardly toward the geometric center line of said modular element; said modular elements being disposed in nested, substantially coaxial relationship with successive modular elements spaced axially along a substantially common center line; a plurality of said adjacent modular elements having respective first and second axial portions disposed in overlapping relationship; the overlapping of said modular elements defining annular flow passages for directing cooling air into said combustor; each of a plurality of modular elements including holes therein in said first axial portion at an axial portion thereof which overlaps said second axial portion of another modular element; and each of a plurality of said modular elements including holes therein in said second axial portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
The apparatus as described in claim 1, wherein: said first axial portion is generally cylindrical and said second axial portion is axially tapered inwardly toward the geometric center line thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
47 words
The apparatus as described in claim 2, wherein: at least some of said modular elements including a step shaped circumferential area which is axially adjacent to said second axial portion thereof, said step shaped circumferential area being dimensioned and configured for receiving another of said modular elements.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
The apparatus as described in claim 3, wherein: at least some of said modular elements include a step shaped surface for cooperation with the other of said modular elements to define a ship lap joint.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
35 words
The apparatus as described in claim 2, wherein: at least some of said modular elements include a step shaped surface for cooperation with the other of said modular elements to define a ship lap joint.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
35 words
The apparatus as described in claim 1, wherein: at least some of said modular elements include a step shaped surface for cooperation with the other of said modular elements to define a ship lap joint.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
47 words
The apparatus as described in claim 1, wherein; at least some of said modular elements including a step shaped circumferential area which is axially adjacent to said second axial portion thereof, said step shaped circumferential area being dimensioned and configured for receiving another of said modular elements.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
The apparatus as described in claim 1, wherein: the outer wall of said combustor subassembly has a substantially smooth outer wall.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
21 words
The apparatus as described in claim 2, wherein: the outer wall of said combustor subassembly has a substantially smooth outer wall.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
21 words
The apparatus as described in claim 3, wherein: the outer wall of said combustor subassembly has a substantially smooth outer wall.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
21 words
The apparatus as described in claim 4, wherein: the outer wall of said combustor subassembly has a substantially smooth outer wall.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
33 words
The apparatus as described in claim 1, wherein: each of said holes in said second axial portion of each modular element is disposed in oblique relation to a radius of that modular element.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
33 words
The apparatus as described in claim 2, wherein: each of said holes in said second axial portion of each modular element is disposed in oblique relation to a radius of that modular element.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
33 words
The apparatus as described in claim 3, wherein: each of said holes in said second axial portion of each modular element is disposed in oblique relation to a radius of that modular element.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
33 words
The apparatus as described in claim 4, wherein: each of said holes in said second axial portion of each modular element is disposed in oblique relation to a radius of that modular element.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
33 words
The apparatus as described in claim 5, wherein: each of said holes in said second axial portion of each modular element is disposed in oblique relation to a radius of that modular element.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
33 words
The apparatus as described in claim 6, wherein: each of said holes in said second axial portion of each modular element is disposed in oblique relation to a radius of that modular element.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
33 words
The apparatus as described in claim 7, wherein: each of said holes in said second axial portion of each modular element is disposed in oblique relation to a radius of that modular element.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
33 words
The apparatus as described in claim 8, wherein: each of said holes in said second axial portion of each modular element is disposed in oblique relation to a radius of that modular element.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
33 words
The apparatus as described in claim 9, wherein: each of said holes in said second axial portion of each modular element is disposed in oblique relation to a radius of that modular element.
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